Hungarian Fiddle Tunes for Two Mandolins arranged by Deborah Greenblatt. Mandolin Duet. For 2 mandolins. Tunes for Two. Hungarian Folk. Tune book. Standard Notation. 59 pages. Published by Greenblatt & Seay (GS.BFE2HFTFTM).
With Standard Notation. Hungarian Folk. 8.5 x 11 inches.
39 traditional Hungarian tunes arranged for two players, with chords for back-up musicians included.Each of the "Fiddle Tunes for Two" collections consists of individual spiral-bound books presented in score form with melody on the top line and harmony beneath. Individual books are available for Violins, Violas, Cellos, Basses, and Mandolins. The tunes in each book of each series are in the same keys and include guitar chords. For instance, a violinist and a cellist could play a wedding together if they each had the appropriate "Wedding Fiddling for Two" book. These books work particularly well for private lessons where teacher and student can take turns playing lead and harmony parts.

Russian Fiddle Tunes for Two Mandolins arranged by Deborah Greenblatt. Mandolin Duet. For 2 mandolins. Tunes for Two. Russian Folk. Tune book. Standard Notation. 47 pages. Published by Greenblatt & Seay (GS.BFE2RUFTFTM).
With Standard Notation. Russian Folk. 8.5 x 11 inches.
31 traditional Russian tunes arranged for two instruments, with chords for back-up musicians included. Program notes and a source list are included.Each of the "Fiddle Tunes for Two" collections consists of individual spiral-bound books presented in score form with melody on the top line and harmony beneath. Individual books are available for Violins, Violas, Cellos, Basses, and Mandolins. The tunes in each book of each series are in the same keys and include guitar chords. For instance, a violinist and a cellist could play a wedding together if they each had the appropriate "Wedding Fiddling for Two" book. These books work particularly well for private lessons where teacher and student can take turns playing lead and harmony parts.

The Irish Mandolin by Padraig Carroll. For Mandolin. Methods. Walton. Celtic/Irish. Beginning-Intermediate. Book. 64 pages. Published by Walton's Manufacturing Ltd (MB.WM1185).
ISBN 9781857200546. Celtic/Irish. 8.25" x 11.5" inches.
The mandolin has become an integral part of the Irish music scene. In this book, you will find a carefully graded set of lessons and tunes, designed to help you master the skill needed to play Irish music with authority. Each section includes a clear statement of goals, and a review with exercises and ideas for further development. The book encompasses a wide range of material, from the lyrical simplicity of waltz-time tunes such as Gleanntan Gaoith Dobhair to great and popular session tunes such as The Star of Munster. In between are several slides and polkas from the Sliabh Luachra area in the Southwest or Ireland. Four original tunes by the author and a special section on ornamentation included. The accomplished mandolin player coming to Irish music for the first time should find plenty of interest here. Standard notation only. The companion cassette referred to on the cover is only available directly from Waltons of Ireland.

Let's Kanikapila: Ten Steps to Learn Ukulele the Hawaiian Way by Michael Preston. For Ukulele (Soprano). Methods. Hawaiian. Beginning. Book/CD Set. 96 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.1566478065).
ISBN 9781566478069. Hawaiian. 9.25" x 11.25" inches.
Ukulele expert and enthusiast Michael Preston presents an interesting and comprehensive guide to learn how to play one of Hawaii's most popular instruments. Lessons are designed to progressively learn all the chords through the playing of fun and familiar songs such as Sakura, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Kookaburra, Skip to My Lou and Red River Valley. Hawaiian songs such as Hawaii Ponoi and Pua Lililehua as well as a Hawaiian translation of Silent Night are included among other local selections.

Steve Kaufman's Favorite Celtic Reels For Mandolin, Vol. 2 by Steve Kaufman. For Mandolin. Solos. Bill's Music Shelf. Celtic/Irish. Beginning-Intermediate. Book + Online Audio. 92 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.20742).
ISBN 9780786671687. Celtic/Irish. 8.5" x 11" inches.
Steve Kaufman, three-time National Flatpicking Champion, does it again. This installment of a four-part series brings us Steve's favorite Celtic hornpipes transcribed for the mandolin (and fiddle too). This is a large collection of hornpipes that will build your repertoire as well as help you develop more ideas, licks and runs for arranging your own melodies. Companion audio is available for this title in which all the songs are played note for note at about 3/4 speed.

The Tom Anderson Collection, Volume Two by Tom Anderson. For Fiddle. Solos. Hardie Music Press. Scottish. Beginning-Intermediate. Book. 44 pages. Published by Hardie Press (MB.HP27).
ISBN 9780946868285. Scottish. 8.75" x 12" inches.
This, the second volume, contains a total of 70 compositions comprising 9 slow airs, 11 marches, 5 hornpipes, 23 reels, 9 waltzes, 4 strathspeys and 5 jigs, together with some miscellaneous pieces. As in Vol 1, bowings and chord symbols are provided for all the tunes. The bowings are based for the most part on Tom Anderson's own manuscript instructions. Foreword by Aly Bain.

Mandolin Uff Da! Let's Dance. (Scandinavian Fiddle Tunes & House Party Music). By Dix Bruce. For Mandolin. Solos. Bill's Music Shelf. Scandinavian. Beginning-Intermediate. Book + Online Audio. 68 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.20971).
ISBN 9780786681396. Scandinavian. 8.5" x 11" inches.
A fun collection of old-time Scandinavian dance tunes arranged for the mandolin. Great for dancing or listening and a perfect repertoire builder. The audio available for download from the publisher contains all 28 tunes in the book at slow and regular speeds. Includes a mandolin chord dictionary. Written in standard notation and mandolin tablature with accompaniment chords.

Swedish Fiddle Tunes for Two Mandolins arranged by Deborah Greenblatt. Mandolin Duet. For 2 mandolins. Tunes for Two. Swedish Folk. Tune book. Standard Notation. 58 pages. Published by Greenblatt & Seay (GS.BFE2SWFTFTM).
With Standard Notation. Swedish Folk. 8.5 x 11 inches.
49 traditional Swedish tunes arranged for two players, with chords for back-up musicians included.Each of the "Fiddle Tunes for Two" collections consists of individual spiral-bound books presented in score form with melody on the top line and harmony beneath. Individual books are available for Violins, Violas, Cellos, Basses, and Mandolins. The tunes in each book of each series are in the same keys and include guitar chords. For instance, a violinist and a cellist could play a wedding together if they each had the appropriate "Wedding Fiddling for Two" book. These books work particularly well for private lessons where teacher and student can take turns playing lead and harmony parts.

O'Carolan Fiddle Tunes for Two Mandolins arranged by Deborah Greenblatt. Mandolin Duet. For 2 mandolins. Tunes for Two. Irish Folk. Tune book. Standard Notation. 59 pages. Published by Greenblatt & Seay (GS.BFE2OCFTFTM).
With Standard Notation. Irish Folk. 8.5 x 11 inches.
This wonderful collection of Irish melodies contains 32 tunes composed by the great blind 17th century Irish harpist and poet, Turlough O'Carolan. Guitar chord symbols for accompaniment are included. There is even information in the back of the book about O'Carolan, and the tunes, to help folks understand how and why O'Carolan composed themEach of the "Fiddle Tunes for Two" collections consists of individual spiral-bound books presented in score form with melody on the top line and harmony beneath. Individual books are available for Violins, Violas, Cellos, Basses, and Mandolins. The tunes in each book of each series are in the same keys and include guitar chords. For instance, a violinist and a cellist could play a wedding together if they each had the appropriate "Wedding Fiddling for Two" book. These books work particularly well for private lessons where teacher and student can take turns playing lead and harmony parts.